Somaliland
Somaliland banknotes
1994 - Somaliland PIC 1a 5 Shillings banknote UNC
Somaliland 5 Shillings banknote, also designated 5 Shilin, associated with 1994. This individual not..
1996 - Somaliland PIC 2b 10 Shillings banknote UNC
Somaliland 10 Shillings (10 Shilin) banknote, associated with 1996 and catalogued as Pick P2b. This ..
1996 - Somaliland PIC 3b 20 Shillings banknote UNC
This Somaliland 20 Shillings banknote is associated with 1996 and is identified in the product data ..
1996 - Somaliland PIC 5b 100 Shillings banknote UNC
Somaliland 100 Shillings (100 Shilin) banknote associated with 1996, catalogued as Pick P5b. This UN..
1996 - Somaliland PIC 6b 500 Shillings banknote UNC
This Somaliland 500 Shillings banknote, also catalogued as 500 Shilin, is the 1996 issue listed as P..
2006 - Somaliland PIC CS1a 1000 Shillings banknote UNC
This individual Somaliland banknote is denominated at 1000 Shillings and is associated with the year..
Frequently asked questions
Which periods of Somaliland banknotes are represented in the shop’s catalog?
The Somaliland catalog includes notes dated 1994, 1996 and 2006. The 1994 entry is the 5 Shillings note identified as PIC 1a. The 1996 group includes 10, 20, 100 and 500 Shillings denominations, while the 2006 entry is a 1000 Shillings note identified as PIC CS1a. This FAQ describes the periods represented in the shop’s catalog, rather than every Somaliland banknote issue.
Which Somaliland Shillings denominations and catalog references can collectors find here?
The catalog represents several Somaliland Shillings denominations: 5 Shillings, PIC 1a; 10 Shillings, PIC 2b; 20 Shillings, PIC 3b; 100 Shillings, PIC 5b; 500 Shillings, PIC 6b; and 1000 Shillings, PIC CS1a. These Pick-style references are useful for organizing a collection and distinguishing the listed catalog types. They describe the notes represented by this shop’s Somaliland category, not a complete checklist of all issues.
How can I identify a Somaliland banknote listed in this catalog?
Compare the denomination, year and catalog reference shown in the listing with the note you are examining. For example, the catalog distinguishes the 1996 10 Shillings as PIC 2b, the 20 Shillings as PIC 3b, and the 500 Shillings as PIC 6b. The model labels also use forms such as Somalilandia PIC 2b. Using these details together helps separate similar Somaliland entries.
What condition designation is used for the Somaliland notes in this category?
The Somaliland banknote listings supplied for this category use the designation UNC in their titles. This appears alongside each listed denomination and catalog reference, including the 1994 5 Shillings, the 1996 denominations and the 2006 1000 Shillings note. Collectors can therefore use UNC as the catalog’s stated condition designation, while the individual listing remains the appropriate source for the specific item description.
What should a prospective buyer know about the banknote images and serial numbers?
The product descriptions state that the images are for reference and that the banknote number shown in an image will not be sent. This is important when comparing a listing with a particular note pictured online: the image illustrates the catalog item, but it does not identify the exact banknote number supplied. Buyers interested in serial-number matching should take this stated image policy into account.
What collecting pattern stands out among the Somaliland entries?
A clear pattern in the catalog is the concentration of several denominations dated 1996: 10, 20, 100 and 500 Shillings. These are identified as PIC 2b, PIC 3b, PIC 5b and PIC 6b respectively. The catalog also shows a progression around this group, with a 1994 5 Shillings note and a 2006 1000 Shillings note. This pattern is limited to the entries represented in the shop’s category.